Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Pump Oil (Triplex Units) - Generac Small Pro Manuel Du Propriétaire

Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Regular maintenance
performance and extend engine/equipment
life. Generac Power
recommends that all maintenance work be
performed by an Independent Authorized
Service Dealer (IASD). Regular maintenance,
replacement, or repair of the emissions control
devices and systems may be performed by
any repair shop or person of the owner's
choosing. To obtain
warranty service free of charge, the work must
be performed by an IASD. See the emissions
warranty.
Power washer warranty does not cover items
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full warranty value, operator must
maintain power washer as instructed in this
manual, including proper storage as detailed
in Storage.
NOTE: Call 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-
3722) with questions
replacement.
NOTE: All required service and adjustments
should be each season, as detailed in
Maintenance Schedule.

Maintenance Schedule

Follow maintenance
whichever occurs first according to use.
NOTE: Adverse conditions will require more
frequent service.
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Inspect/clean water inlet screen*
Inspect high-pressure hose
Inspect detergent siphoning tube/filter
Inspect spray gun and assembly for leaks
Clean debris
Inspect engine oil level
Every 20 Hours or Every Year
Change engine oil**
Every 50 Hours or Every Year
Inspect/clean air cleaner filter**
Inspect muffler and spark arrestor*
Every 100 Hours or Every Year
Service spark plug
* Clean if clogged. Replace if perforated or torn.
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
will improve
Systems, Inc.
emissions control
about component
schedule intervals,
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
** Service more often under dirty or dusty
conditions.
Pump Oil
(Triplex Units)
Change pump oil every 50 hours of operation.
1. Clean area around oil drain plug (A).
2. See Figure 4-1. Remove oil drain plug.
Drain oil completely.
3. Install oil drain plug. Do not over tighten.
4. Clean Area around oil dipstick (B).
5. See 4-2. Fill pump with SAE 30 or
Figure
10W-40 non-detergent oil. Oil level must
be between the L and H marks on dipstick
when breather is screwed in. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
6. Install oil dipstick until finger tight.
7. Clean up any spilled oil.
B
A
Figure 4-1.Drain Pump Oil
Figure 4-2.Dipstick
Pump Oil
(Maintenance Free Pumps)
DO NOT attempt any oil maintenance on
pump. Pump is lubricated and sealed at
factory. No additional maintenance is required
for life of pump.

Preventive Maintenance

Dirt or debris can cause improper operation
and equipment damage. Clean power washer
daily or before each use. Keep area around
and behind muffler free from combustible
debris. Inspect all cooling air openings on
power washer.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces
clean.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling
air openings.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc.
• Use a vacuum to pick up loose dirt and
debris.
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